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Dumfries, Works

Chemical Works (modern)
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From the Historic Environment Scotland record 132037

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  • Richard Webb, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Peter Wood, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • M J Richardson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • rod collier, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Darrin Antrobus, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Rab McMurdo, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Richard Sutcliffe, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Colin Kinnear, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Andy Farrington, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Garroch Viaduct’s least favourite visitor is probably a pigeon who kept nesting in its arches without asking permission. It’s been glaring at that spot since the 19th century, hoping the bird will finally get the hint. The stone is stiff from all that judgmental staring. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.

CarruchanEnclosure · 524 yd

Explorer Tom Carruchan is an unassigned period enclosure where a poet once fell in a ditch nearby and claimed it was part of his artistic process. The grassland looks suspiciously smug about the whole thing, like it knew exactly how that would end. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.

DrumsleetQuern · 621 yd

Explorer Tom Drumsleet in Dumfries and Galloway has a quern that would teach history by making everyone grind flour for three hours straight until they understood the pain of ancient life. It’s next to some old railway bridge buttresses, which makes it look like a very confused time traveller got stuck between eras. The map is only accurate to one hundred metres, so keep your

Dumfries and Galloway Royal InfirmaryHospital (21st Century) · 986 yd

Explorer Tom Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who wore a tiny nurse's cap. He made the rules and everyone followed them without question. It is a 21st century building with ancient vibes. Tell your mates you found it first.

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